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💪 EXERCISE AS SUPPORTIVE CARE IN ADVANCED LUNG CANCER New evidence reinforces what many of us in exercise oncology already know: movement matters—even during chemotherapy. A secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial in patients with advanced lung cancer found that a 12-week structured exercise program did something powerful: ✅ Stabilized chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (while neuropathy significantly worsened in the control group) ✅ Reduced pain symptoms—achieving both statistical and clinical significance ✅ Improved or maintained multiple quality-of-life domains despite high disease burden In a population often viewed as “too advanced” or “too sick” to train, this study challenges outdated assumptions. Exercise isn’t just safe—it protects quality of life, supports treatment tolerance, and offers a non-pharmacologic strategy for managing neuropathy and pain during chemotherapy. As clinicians, this reinforces a simple truth: ➡️ Exercise is not optional. It is essential supportive oncology care. Bloch Z, Jensen S, Sørensen V, Langer SW, Quist M. The Effect of Exercise on Quality of Life in Patients With Advanced Lung Cancer: A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial. Clin Lung Cancer. 2025;26(7):e582-e590. doi:10.1016/j.cllc.2025.07.005 sciencedirect.com/science/ar… #ExerciseOncology #LungCancer #SupportiveCare #CancerRehabilitation #ClinicalExercisePhysiology #Chemotherapy #QualityOfLife #PeripheralNeuropathy #CancerCare #OncologyResearch #StrengthTraining #HumanMovementScience #CEPA #ACSM #ExerciseIsMedicine #CancerSurvivorship #OncologyPhysicalTherapy #RehabMedicine #OncologyNursing #ExerciseScience #Physiology #FunctionalTraining #CancerPainManagement #MuscleHealth #Immunotherapy #TumorMicroenvironment #CancerExerciseSpecialist #PublicHealth #MedicalResearch #MoveMoreSitLess #ExerciseForLife #PrecisionMedicine #Kinesiology #RehabScience #HealthPromotion #WellbeingInCancer #MovementAsMedicine #StrongerTogether #TeamOncology #EvidenceBasedPractice

💪⚡🏋️‍♀️ HEAVY LIFTING × HIGH INTENSITY = A NEW ERA OF POWER DEVELOPMENT 🔥🚀 High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) doesn’t just make you sweat — it transforms how your brain and muscles communicate. This new review shows that HIIT boosts fast-twitch fiber activation, neuromuscular efficiency, and explosive strength, helping you sprint faster, jump higher, and produce force under fatigue. But here’s the key insight: 👉 HIIT elevates power and speed… yet heavy strength training is still essential for maximizing pure strength and muscle growth. When combined, strength training HIIT create a performance multiplier effect — sharper neural drive, stronger muscle recruitment, and greater resilience. This is how athletes develop true power: lift heavy, move fast, recover smart. 💡 HIIT builds the explosiveness. Strength training builds the foundation. Together, they build the athlete. Hung CH, Su CH, Wang D. The Role of High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) in Neuromuscular Adaptations: Implications for Strength and Power Development-A Review. Life (Basel). 2025;15(4):657. Published 2025 Apr 16. doi:10.3390/life15040657 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/4028… #HIIT #StrengthTraining #PowerDevelopment #NeuromuscularAdaptation #ExplosiveStrength #RateOfForceDevelopment #AthletePerformance #SportsScience #HumanPerformance #StrengthAndConditioning #HighIntensityTraining #FastTwitchFibers #PerformanceTraining #ExerciseScience #Physiology #MotorUnitRecruitment #AthleticDevelopment #IntegratedTraining #ConcurrentTraining #StrengthCoach #Kinesiology #ExercisePhysiology #SportPerformance #Biomechanics #TrainingScience #ElitePerformance #ForceProduction #SpeedAndPower #PlyometricTraining #EvidenceBasedTraining #CoachingScience #AthleteStrength #CEP #ClinicalExercisePhysiology #CancerExercise #ExerciseOncology #CEPA #ACSM #HumanMovementScience

💪 EXERCISE SAVES LIVES — THE EVIDENCE IS UNDENIABLE New umbrella review by Rahmati et al. (2025, J Cachexia Sarcopenia Muscle) analyzed nearly 50 meta-analyses—and the verdict is crystal clear: Every minute you move matters. Every hour you sit less extends life. ✅ Physical activity of any kind—walking, resistance training, or daily movement—was linked to up to 50% lower mortality risk. ✅ Combined aerobic strength training offered the strongest protection against heart disease and cancer-related deaths. ❌ Prolonged sitting—especially TV time—was tied to significantly higher mortality risk. 🧬 Even modest activity changes your biology: better fitness, less inflammation, and improved longevity. 🔹 The takeaway: Move more. Sit less. Combine strength and cardio. Exercise isn’t just fitness—it’s preventive medicine. Rahmati M, Lee H, Lee H, et al. Associations Between Exercise Training, Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour and Mortality: An Umbrella Review of Meta-Analyses. J Cachexia Sarcopenia Muscle. 2025;16(2):e13772. doi:10.1002/jcsm.13772 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/4004… #ExerciseOncology #ClinicalExercisePhysiology #ExerciseIsMedicine #CardioAndStrength #MoveMoreSitLess #PhysicalActivity #Longevity #HealthyAging #PreventiveMedicine #StrengthTraining #AerobicExercise #CancerSurvivorship #HumanMovementScience #ExerciseScience #CardiometabolicHealth #PublicHealth #CEPA #ACSM #ExerciseForHealth #ExerciseTherapy #Exerkines #FunctionalFitness #ResistanceTraining #OncologyRehab #HealthPromotion #FitnessMotivation #ExercisePhysiology #RehabScience #ExerciseForLife #ClinicalExercise #ScienceOfMovement

💥 Exploring the Impact of Gender on Muscle Function and Type 2 Diabetes In the realm of muscle and exercise research, a significant gender gap has long existed, predominantly focusing on male subjects. This approach has led to a notable lack of insights into how women's muscles uniquely respond to exercise, insulin, and health conditions like Type 2 Diabetes. A recent analysis published in Nature Reviews Endocrinology (MacGregor et al., 2025) sheds light on the distinct metabolic pathways, hormonal influences, and exercise adaptations observed in men and women. Understanding these variations is crucial for advancing strategies in preventing and managing Type 2 Diabetes. 🔹 Women's muscles exhibit a preference for utilizing fat as an energy source, display heightened insulin sensitivity, and demonstrate resilience against metabolic challenges. 🔹 Conversely, men's muscles lean towards carbohydrate metabolism, possess larger muscle mass, yet showcase lower insulin sensitivity. 🔹 Hormones such as estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone play pivotal roles in shaping these physiological responses throughout different life stages, from puberty through menopause. Despite these fundamental differences, research in muscle physiology and exercise science has disproportionately favored male-centric studies, impeding the development of tailored exercise interventions. For the advancement of personalized medicine and optimized exercise therapies, it is imperative to address this disparity. Embracing gender equality in research, training, and clinical practice is paramount. Recognizing and incorporating sex-specific nuances is not a mere variable to consider but an inherent aspect of biological reality. MacGregor K, Ellefsen S, Pillon NJ, Hammarström D, Krook A. Sex differences in skeletal muscle metabolism in exercise and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Nat Rev Endocrinol. 2025;21(3):166-179. doi:10.1038/s41574-024-01058-9 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3960… #ClinicalExercisePhysiology #ExerciseScience #HumanMovementScience #Endocrinology #MetabolicHealth #PrecisionMedicine #Metabolism #MolecularMedicine #Physiology #SportsMedicine #HealthScience #ExerciseBiology #ExerciseMetabolism #SkeletalMuscle #MuscleMetabolism #ExerciseIsMedicine #ExercisePhysiologist #ExerciseAdaptation #ExerciseForHealth #ExerciseBenefits #StrengthTraining #EnduranceTraining #ResistanceTraining #FunctionalTraining #MetabolicExercise #Type2Diabetes #DiabetesPrevention #InsulinResistance #CardiometabolicHealth #MetabolicDisease #ChronicDiseasePrevention #LifestyleMedicine #ExerciseAndDiabetes #WomensHealth #MensHealth #SexDifferences #HormonalHealth #Estrogen #Testosterone #Progesterone #Menopause #MenstrualCycle #FemalePhysiology #SexSpecificMedicine #EndocrineHealth #ScientificResearch

🔥 FITNESS AS VASCULAR MEDICINE: How Exercise Shields Aging Arteries from Inflammation Every heartbeat tells a story — and as we age, inflammation becomes one of the biggest threats to that story’s ending. When inflammation strikes — from infection, stress, or even a vaccine — your blood vessels take a hit. Oxidative stress rises, nitric oxide drops, and arteries lose their flexibility, raising the risk for cardiovascular disease. But here’s the breakthrough from Lefferts & Ranadive (2024): fitness changes the game. Older adults who maintain higher cardiorespiratory fitness show healthier, more responsive blood vessels even during acute inflammation. Regular aerobic exercise reduces oxidative stress, preserves nitric oxide, and keeps arteries supple — protecting the heart when the body’s under fire. You can’t stop inflammation — but you can train your body to fight it better. Every walk, ride, or run you take is not just movement — it’s vascular medicine in motion. 💪 Lefferts EC, Ranadive SM. Vascular Responses to Acute Induced Inflammation With Aging: Does Fitness Matter?. Exerc Sport Sci Rev. 2024;52(2):68-75. doi:10.1249/JES.0000000000000334 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3837… #ClinicalExercisePhysiology #ExercisePhysiology #CardiorespiratoryFitness #VascularHealth #ExerciseAsMedicine #ExerciseIsMedicine #HealthyAging #ExerciseOncology #EndothelialFunction #OxidativeStress #NitricOxide #Inflammation #CVDPrevention #HeartHealth #CardiovascularResearch #AgingResearch #MolecularMedicine #PreventiveCardiology #FunctionalAging #ExerciseScience #Kinesiology #HumanPerformance #ExercisePrescription #LifestyleMedicine #PrecisionExercise #AerobicFitness #ExerciseForHealth #PhysicalActivity #CEPA #ACSM #UHealthMiami #ExerciseForLongevity #MetabolicHealth #MitochondrialHealth #ExerciseImmunology #ImmuneHealth #ExerciseAndInflammation #BloodVesselHealth #ArterialStiffness #EndothelialHealth #FitnessResearch #ActiveAging #HealthyLifestyle #ExerciseTherapy #WellnessScience #OncologyRehabilitation #CardiacRehab #SportsMedicine #HumanMovementScience #PublicHealth

EXERCISE AS REHABILITATION MEDICINE IN PANCREATIC CANCER: Reframing Every Phase Through the Dietz Model Exercise isn’t just rehabilitation — it’s resilience in motion, redefining what recovery means for every pancreatic cancer survivor. Pancreatic cancer remains one of the most challenging malignancies — but movement offers a pathway through every phase of care. Chang et al. (2025) propose evidence-based exercise guidelines tailored to the four phases of the Dietz rehabilitation model — prehabilitation, restorative, supportive, and palliative — ensuring that patients can preserve function, reduce treatment toxicity, and maintain quality of life. From pre-surgery conditioning to post-treatment recovery and end-of-life comfort, this framework positions exercise as a clinical therapy, not an optional add-on. 💡 No matter the stage of disease, movement remains medicine — and rehabilitation begins the moment of diagnosis. Chang PJ, Hendifar AE, Gresham G, Ngo-Huang A, Oberstein PE, Parker N, Coveler AL. Exercise Guidelines in Pancreatic Cancer Based on the Dietz Model. Cancers. 2025; 17(4):630. doi.org/10.3390/cancers17040… #ClinicalExercisePhysiology #ExercisePhysiology #ClinicalExercisePhysiologist #ExercisePrescription #RehabilitationMedicine #CancerRehabilitation #FunctionalRecovery #FrailtyPrevention #ExerciseAssessment #ExerciseTesting #HumanMovementScience #PancreaticCancer #GIOncology #OncologyRehabilitation #CancerCare #CancerSurvivorship #ExerciseOncology #SupportiveOncology #OncologyResearch #OncologyProfessionals #CancerTreatment #CancerSupport #ExerciseIsMedicine #ExerciseTherapy #TherapeuticExercise #ResistanceTraining #Prehabilitation #RestorativeRehab #SupportiveRehab #PalliativeRehabilitation #MobilityTraining #StrengthAndFunction #PhysicalActivityForHealth #MovementIsMedicine #PhysicalTherapy #OccupationalTherapy #AlliedHealth #ClinicalCare #MultidisciplinaryTeam #HealthcareProfessionals #RehabSpecialists #ExerciseClinicians #OncologyTeam #PatientCenteredCare #PrecisionExercise

🦴 Hormone Therapy and Bone Health: Protecting the Body Beyond Cancer Endocrine therapy is a life-saving treatment for hormone-sensitive breast cancer — but it comes with a hidden cost: bone loss. When estrogen levels drop during treatment, bones become more fragile, raising the risk of osteoporosis and fractures — especially in younger, premenopausal women. 💡 What the study found (Gomes et al., 2025): -Tamoxifen can protect bone health in postmenopausal women — but may accelerate bone loss in premenopausal women, particularly when paired with chemotherapy or ovarian suppression. -Bone loss is not just a side effect — it’s a long-term survivorship issue affecting independence, mobility, and quality of life. -Regular bone density screening (DXA), vitamin D and calcium, and personalized exercise programs are key to prevention. 🏋️‍♀️ Why exercise matters: Weight-bearing and resistance exercises strengthen not only muscle but also bone. They reduce fall risk, improve function, and preserve autonomy — empowering survivors to rebuild resilience and vitality. This study reminds us: Cancer care doesn’t end with tumor remission — it continues in the gym, the kitchen, and every movement that restores health. Gomes B, Vale N. Impact of Endocrine Therapy on Osteoporosis Risk in Women with Breast Cancer Across Different Hormonal Stages: A Review. Curr Oncol. 2025;32(6):305. Published 2025 May 26. doi:10.3390/curroncol32060305 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/4055… #BreastCancer #ExerciseOncology #ClinicalExercisePhysiology #CancerRehab #CancerSurvivorship #OncologyCare #EndocrineTherapy #Tamoxifen #HormoneTherapy #AromataseInhibitors #Osteoporosis #BoneHealth #BoneDensity #DXAScan #CancerRecovery #OncoRehab #ExerciseIsMedicine #ExercisePrescription #FunctionalTraining #ResistanceTraining #StrengthTraining #RehabilitationScience #ClinicalExPhys #UHealth #UHealthMiami #CEPA #ACSM #MedicalFitness #PrecisionMedicine #ExerciseScience #ResearchTranslation #EvidenceBasedPractice #HealthScience #HumanMovementScience #ExerciseRehab #FunctionalMedicine #MetabolicHealth #WomensHealth #WomensWellness #HealthyAging #PremenopausalHealth #PostmenopausalHealth #HormonalHealth #WomenInScience #WomenInMedicine #SurvivorStrength #CancerSupport #CancerAwareness

🧠 Irisin: The Exercise Molecule That Could Outsmart Alzheimer’s What if movement itself was medicine for the brain? This 2025 review uncovers how exercise-induced irisin — a powerful messenger released by working muscles — may protect neurons, fight inflammation, and even clear the toxic plaques linked to Alzheimer’s disease. By boosting brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), improving insulin sensitivity, and promoting neurogenesis, irisin acts like a molecular reset button — helping the brain stay sharp, resilient, and youthful. The message is clear: every step, lift, and breath of exercise sends healing signals to the brain. Movement isn’t just physical training — it’s an elixir for the brain. Ratne N, Jari S, Tadas M, et al. Neurobiological role and therapeutic potential of exercise-induced irisin in Alzheimer's disease management. Ageing Res Rev. 2025;105:102687. doi:10.1016/j.arr.2025.102687 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3993… #Irisin #AlzheimersDisease #Neuroprotection #ExerciseIsMedicine #BrainHealth #CognitiveFunction #Neuroscience #ClinicalExercisePhysiology #Exerkines #BDNF #Neuroplasticity #Neurogenesis #ExerciseTherapy #FunctionalMedicine #PrecisionExercise #MolecularMedicine #MovementIsMedicine #MuscleToBrainConnection #ExerciseScience #ExercisePhysiology #ExerciseOncology #HealthyAging #ActiveAging #Neurorehabilitation #CognitiveHealth #MindBodyConnection #CEPA #ACSM #HumanMovementScience #Kinesiology #Neurobiology #BrainWellness #MetabolicHealth #InsulinSensitivity #InflammationReduction #LifestyleMedicine #PreventiveMedicine #DementiaPrevention #ResearchInnovation #ClinicalResearch #TranslationalMedicine #ExerciseForTheBrain #EveryMoveMatters #OncoDaily #ExerciseCures #ExercisePrescriptions #ExerciseForLongevity #ClinicalExerciseProfessional #ScienceOfMovement

Letting Go to Grow: Empowering Cancer Survivors Beyond Therapy After the final physical therapy session, the journey truly begins for many cancer survivors—not in movement, but in sustaining progress. A recent impactful study (Agasi-Idenburg et al., Journal of Cancer Survivorship 2025) sheds light on the transition from guided rehabilitation to self-directed exercise, revealing a crucial gap. Through insightful focus groups involving survivors and oncology-trained physical therapists, three poignant narratives surface: - Therapists' reluctance to part ways, mirroring survivors' feelings of unpreparedness, intertwined with trust, fear, and hope. - The challenge survivors face in finding their exercise path post-therapy, navigating obstacles like limited access, costs, and competing priorities. - The transformative power of goal-setting, progress tracking, and support from peers, technology, or gradual therapist guidance, fostering confidence in survivors. This study advocates for a holistic approach merging behavioral coaching with exercise science. It emphasizes the shift from merely rebuilding strength to fostering independence in survivors. Beyond the clinic, survivors deserve more than discharge—they deserve guidance, self-assurance, and a supportive community. This is the essence of true survivorship. 💫 The real journey of cancer recovery commences post-therapy, where survivors translate guidance into self-sufficiency. Exercise transcends mere rehabilitation; it symbolizes enduring resilience, self-trust, and healing. Each repetition, every step, every breath taken outside the clinic signifies a declaration: I persist. I endure. Agasi-Idenburg SC, Joosten MMJ, Hoedjes M, Buffart LM, Kampshoff CS, Stuiver MM. Can't I continue to exercise here? Exploring experiences, barriers, and facilitators for physical therapists and survivors of cancer to promote exercise maintenance. J Cancer Surviv. Published online May 28, 2025. doi:10.1007/s11764-025-01767-8 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/4043… #ExerciseOncology #CancerSurvivorship #ClinicalExercisePhysiology #PhysicalTherapy #OncologyRehabilitation #CancerCare #ExerciseIsMedicine #CancerRecovery #SurvivorStrong #RehabilitationScience #BehaviorChange #OncoRehab #ACSM #CEPA #HumanMovementScience #Oncology #CancerSupport #HealthPromotion #CancerExercise #TherapeuticAlliance #MovementIsMedicine #EmpowermentThroughExercise #CancerAwareness #ExerciseMotivation #ExerciseScience #OncoHealth #CancerResearch #RehabProfessionals #CancerTherapy #SurvivorshipCare #ExerciseForLife #FunctionalTraining #EvidenceBasedPractice #OncologyPhysiotherapy #CancerFighter #ExercisePrescriptions #Kinesiology #CancerPrevention #OncologyWellness #ExerciseSpecialist #CancerRehab #PrecisionExercise #CancerSurvivorCare #OncoWellness #LifestyleMedicine

Exerkines: The Molecular Messengers That Reverse Muscle Aging — How Exercise Rewires Sarcopenia from the Inside Out In a recent review published in 2025 by Wang et al. in Frontiers in Endocrinology, the transformative power of exercise at a molecular level is unveiled. Exerkines and myokines, the signaling molecules released during muscle contractions, play a pivotal role in reversing the effects of aging on muscle, particularly sarcopenia. These "exercise messengers" go beyond mere muscle building. They: - Redirect energy to aging muscle cells - Activate satellite cells for repair and regeneration - Upregulate genes promoting growth while inhibiting those leading to atrophy - Rejuvenate neuromuscular junctions to enhance coordination and strength From irisin and BDNF to myonectin, apelin, and FGF21, the diverse exerkines showcase how each movement communicates a message of healing. The key insight: muscle functions as an endocrine organ, and exercise serves as the essential prescription for optimal health. This review underscores a fundamental truth known to Clinical Exercise Physiologists, scientists, and clinicians alike — in the realm of aging medicine, exercise is not a choice; it is a necessity. Wang H, He W, Chen P, et al. Exerkines and myokines in aging sarcopenia. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne). 2025;16:1592491. Published 2025 Jul 29. doi:10.3389/fendo.2025.1592491 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/4080… #ExerciseIsMedicine #ClinicalExercisePhysiology #Exerkines #Myokines #Sarcopenia #HealthyAging #ActiveAging #PrecisionMedicine #MuscleHealth #HumanMovementScience #ExerciseOncology #UHealth #CEPA #CEPACommunity #ACSM #Kinesiology #ExerciseScience #FunctionalStrength #ResistanceTraining #HIIT #MuscleRegeneration #Mitochondria #MetabolicHealth #NeuroMuscularHealth #StrengthIsMedicine #MovementIsMedicine #BDNF #Irisin #Apelin #FGF21 #IGF1 #Myonectin #ExercisePhysiology #ExerciseForLife #AgingResearch #HumanPerformance #RehabScience #Healthspan #Longevity #ExerciseTherapy #ClinicalExercise #OncologyRehabilitation #CEPAProfessionals #ExerciseBiology #PrecisionExercise #UHealthResearch #Endocrinology #ExercisePhysiologyLeaders #EvidenceBasedPractice

Exerkines Unleashed: The Power of Exercise in Combating Type 2 Diabetes Exercise transcends mere physical activity to become a form of molecular medicine. This insightful review delves into the transformative effects of structured exercise, revealing the release of exerkines - potent molecules that enhance insulin sensitivity, rejuvenate beta-cell function, mitigate inflammation, and recalibrate metabolism at its core. Through targeted physical training, we awaken the body's intrinsic pharmaceutical capabilities, leading to reduced blood sugar levels, reversed insulin resistance, and fortified pancreatic cells. Whether through HIIT sessions or resistance workouts, these exercise-induced substances function as personalized remedies for individuals managing Type 2 Diabetes. The paradigm has shifted - exercise is no longer solely beneficial; it embodies the essence of biochemical precision medicine. Source: Bernard D, Sultan A, Bouzakri K. "Physical Exercise as a Therapeutic Approach for Patients Living with Type 2 Diabetes: Does the Explanation Reside in Exerkines? - A Review." Published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2025;26(17):8182. doi:10.3390/ijms26178182 #ExerciseIsMedicine #Type2Diabetes #ClinicalExercisePhysiology #Exerkines #PrecisionMedicine #MolecularTherapy #MetabolicHealth #ExerciseOncology #Endocrinology #InsulinSensitivity #BetaCellFunction #HIITTraining #ResistanceTraining #CardiometabolicHealth #LifestyleMedicine #FunctionalTraining #Kinesiology #PreventiveMedicine #ExerciseScience #MetabolicSyndrome #ObesityResearch #DiabetesCare #ExercisePhysiology #Myokines #Adipokines #Hepatokines #HumanMovementScience #CEPA #ACSM #ESSA @ACSMNews @ACLifeMed @CEPAupdates

🏃‍♀️ Exercise as a Gut Therapy: Finding the Sweet Spot Between Health and Harm This 2025 World Journal of Gastroenterology review reveals the double-edged nature of exercise for gut health. ✅ Moderate physical activity—walking, cycling, yoga, or Tai Chi—enhances gut motility, reduces inflammation, improves microbial balance, and supports barrier integrity. It even eases symptoms of IBS, IBD, GERD, and constipation through the gut–brain axis. ⚠️ High-intensity or prolonged training, however, can redirect blood flow away from the intestines, trigger “leaky gut,” and cause nausea, diarrhea, reflux, or even GI bleeding—especially in endurance athletes. 🔬 Personalized, progressive exercise and nutrition strategies are key. Moderate intensity in this case is the way to go. Al-Beltagi M, Saeed NK, Bediwy AS, El-Sawaf Y, Elbatarny A, Elbeltagi R. Exploring the gut-exercise link: A systematic review of gastrointestinal disorders in physical activity. World J Gastroenterol. 2025;31(22):106835. doi:10.3748/wjg.v31.i22.106835 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/4053… #ExerciseIsMedicine #GutHealth #GIHealth #DigestiveHealth #GutBrainAxis #Microbiome #ExerciseScience #ClinicalExercisePhysiology #HumanMovementScience #FunctionalTraining #ExerciseOncology #ExerciseTherapy #ExercisePhysiology #PhysicalActivity #MovementIsMedicine #PrecisionExercise #HealthyLifestyle #IBS #IBD #GERD #Constipation #Inflammation #LeakyGut #GutHealing #MindBodyConnection #YogaTherapy #TaiChi #BreathWork #HolisticHealth #WellnessJourney #ChronicDiseasePrevention #HealthyGut #GutMicrobiota #MicrobiomeHealth #ImmuneHealth #MetabolicHealth #StressRelief #RecoveryScience #EnduranceTraining #StrengthTraining #HIIT

Four @oaklandu graduates recently made School of Health Sciences history as the first Ph.D. graduates of the School. Read more at bit.ly/HistoryInMotionOU #InHealthOU #InPurposeForHealth #PhD #HumanMovementScience #GradGrizz #HealthSciencesOU #BeGolden

🔥 Coaches : listen up! Movement doesn’t start from balance. 👉 It starts from disruption: a shift in internal stability that pushes each athlete to act, adapt, and survive. 😱 But this disruption doesn’t mean the same thing for everyone. It can be physiological, neurological, emotional...., or sensory but it’s always filtered through each athlete’s unique body, structure..., and lived context. 👉 Every human system has its own thresholds, its own sensitivities, its own strategies for adaptation. Movement begins as the body’s automatic attempt to restore integrity, triggered by the nervous system long before the athlete is even aware of it. 💡 Survival is always the body’s first priority. But the mind? Sometimes… it gets in the way. Here’s the paradox: 🧠 Conscious thought can override instinct. An athlete can push through pain, ignore the signals, compensate and end up working against their own system! 🚨 If you’re like me and you truly care about your players, if you want to help them stay healthy and give them the best shot at a long, successful career... → Then this is where you start: rb.gy/uxmem1 🎓 The #BaseBall /#softball #MotorPreferences e-Course helps you understand how movement is organized from the inside out, how each athlete manages disruption differently based on their unique neuromuscular, postural, & cognitive profile! This isn’t about coaching a model. It’s about coaching a person. 🎯 There’s a reason why Motor Preferences are being used at the highest levels of sport internationally and across the U.S. I am working with MLB players, MLB organizations, and top NCAA programs... Because when you understand movement, performance evolves! Enroll : You’ll never coach the same again! #MotorPreferences #BaseballCoaching #SoftballDevelopment #HumanMovementScience #TrainSmarter #CoachEducation #PlayerHealth #NoMoreGuessing #CoachTheIndividual @MLB @MiLB @NCAASoftball @NCAABaseball @NFCAorg #hitting #coaching #pitching

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Jasmine Golden, Ph.D. in #HumanMovementScience student, had an exceptional @APTA_official Combined Section Meeting in Houston! Jasmine was the recipient of the Advocate for Cancer Survivorship Award by APTA Oncology. #FeatureFriday #BeGolden #PhysicalTherapy #HealthSciencesOU